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Four killed in 'murder-suicide' in St Louis, Missouri
Police in Missouri say four people have been shot dead after an argument in a St Louis business escalated.
Four killed in St Louis shooting
Four people have been killed in a shooting in St Louis, police in Missouri said.
Mandela 'continuing to improve'
Nelson Mandela's health is continuing to improve but the anti-apartheid hero remains in a serious condition, South Africa's president has said.
Greek bank avoids nationalisation
Greece's largest bank, the National Bank of Greece, said it has succeeded in raising enough capital to avoid being nationalised, becoming the second Greek bank to meet that target.
Menem jailed for smuggling weapons
Former Argentine president Carlos Menem has been sentenced to seven years in prison for illegally smuggling weapons to Ecuador and Croatia in violation of international embargoes in the 1990s.
Media mogul Murdoch seeks divorce
Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce, a News Corp spokesman has confirmed.
One dead, 73 hurt in chemical blast
A ground-rattling explosion at a chemical plant in Louisiana has ignited a blaze that killed at least one person and injured dozens of others.
2100 could see 11bn people on Earth
The world's population could swell to nearly 11 billion by the end of the century, according to a new forecast.
Genes can't be patented, court says
The US Supreme Court says companies cannot patent human genes, a decision that could profoundly affect the medical and biotechnology industries.
Argentina trains in deadly crash
Several people have died after a crash between two trains during the morning rush hour in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, officials say.
General strike in Greece in TV row
Unions in Greece are holding a general strike following the closure of state-run TV and radio which has divided the government coalition.
Prism leaker 'still in Hong Kong'
The former CIA employee who leaked top-secret information about US surveillance programmes is still in Hong Kong, according to the editor of a newspaper that published an interview with him.
Tribute to rally tragedy woman
The father of a woman who died in a rally crash has paid tribute to his "lovable" daughter.
Thousands flee Colorado wildfires
Thousands of residents have been evacuated and dozens of homes destroyed by three Colorado wildfires fuelled by hot temperatures, gusty winds and thick, bone-dry forests.
PM to meet protest representatives
Turkey's prime minister is to meet representatives of the protesters occupying Istanbul's Gezi Park, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
Surveillance 'stopped terrorists'
Information collected by once-secret US surveillance programmes disrupted dozens of terrorist attacks, the director of the National Security Agency has told Congress.
Jellyfish sting ends marathon swim
Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel has ended her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida after 11 hours in the water after she was stung by a jellyfish.
93,000 killed in Syria, says UN
Almost 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in the Syrian conflict, but the real number is likely to be far higher, the UN says.
Kidnap Briton reunited with family
A British oil worker kidnapped in Indonesia has been reunited with his family after a two-day ordeal.
Workers rescued from NYC skyscraper
Two maintenance workers left dangling from a collapsed scaffold near the top of a New York City skyscraper have been rescued.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Taliban offers to free US soldier new
The Afghan Taliban has said it is ready to hand over a US soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of its senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Bill errors costing families £6.7bn new
Families are being left hundreds of pounds out of pocket due to errors by firms calculating their household bills, new research has found.
Barack Obama called George Osborne 'Jeffrey' during G8 speech new
US President Barack Obama repeatedly called George Osborne "Jeffrey" at a summit of world leaders, apparently confusing the Chancellor with a soul singer.
Latest Sport
Diggin agrees player-coach deal new
Paul Diggin has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints which will see the winger combine coaching with playing.
Baxter agrees Exeter switch new
Greg Bateman has joined Exeter from London Welsh, the Chiefs have announced.
Jamie Carragher can see why Luis Suarez wants move from Liverpool to Real Madrid new
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has defended the behaviour of Luis Suarez by saying that any player would be interested in joining Real Madrid.
Latest Showbiz
Liam Gallagher hits out at Williams new
Liam Gallagher has reignited his feud with Robbie Williams, having a pop at the Take That singer for performing at the home of his beloved Manchester City.
Sam-Taylor Johnson for 50 Shades new
Sam Taylor-Johnson has signed up to direct the movie version of Fifty Shades Of Grey.
Madonna unveils her tour movie new
Madonna has admitted there were days when she was so exhausted she didn't want to perform during her recent MDNA world tour.